Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention

Happy New Year from AWHP! We look forward to working with our partners to expand women’s preventive care in this new year!

In 2024, AWHP participated in 40+ policy-focused events, including Women In Government's #LIS2024, where our CEO, Millicent Gorham, joined Dr. Marc-Andre Cornier, incoming president of The Obesity Society, to lead a discussion on the critical intersection of #obesity and #womenshealth. Learn more about the events we attended in our EOY report: https://bit.ly/4gFhzAe.

“Make sure that [women] have the necessary support to continue to lead their families and communities and their lives in the right direction.” National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) President and CEO Dr. Yanira Cruz spoke with AWHP on closing health gaps among Hispanic and Latina women in the U.S. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eau-_hzB 

AWHP’s End of Year Report is here! Learn more about the highlights of what we accomplished in 2024 and what we hope to achieve in 2025. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/eXVMXzF7

New research has shown that short bursts of movement can help women’s heart health. Exercise and movement are key to a healthy heart, so take some time today to move! Read more about the study here: https://lnkd.in/eH8FDxRT 

#ICYMI: the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released updated draft guidelines for cervical cancer screening, protecting access to all screening options. Learn more about these updated recommendations and their potential impacts on #womenshealth from AWHP Board Member Dr. Haywood Brown: https://lnkd.in/e872TCkk 

Cervical cancer deaths among women younger than 25 have plummeted in recent years, likely thanks to uptake of the HPV vaccine among girls and young women. HPV vaccination saves lives. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eFZSGKtK 

Check out AWHP’s newest blog featuring AWHP Advisory Council member Yanira Cruz, MPH DrPH, President and CEO of National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA), as we spoke with her about advocating for Hispanic and Latina women in healthcare spaces. Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eau-_hzB

The holiday season can be a stressful time of year. Take a moment today to check in with yourself and prioritize your wellbeing. Check out these five strategies if you’re feeling overwhelmed during the holidays: https://lnkd.in/gcCVqCYa  

AWHP CEO Millicent Gorham was featured in the MedCity News applauding the Biden Administration’s proposal to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity medications. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gu56z77z